Subsea
Plexus and Aquaterra Ink Collaboration Agreement
Plexus has signed an agreement with Aquaterra Energy to jointly supply High Pressure/High Temperature dual barrier marine risers utilising Plexus’ POS-GRIP technology, for the use on jack up rigs initially in the North Sea market. Under the Agreement, Plexus will provide 18-3/4″ 15,000 psi jack up W
EMGS in New Barents Sea Data Sale
Electromagnetic Geoservices ASA (EMGS) has entered into data licensing agreements with two undisclosed companies for the provision of 3D EM data from the multi-client data library over the Barents Sea. The agreements are worth a total of USD 4.1 million, the company informed in its Oslo Stock Exchan
ACE Supplies Linear Winch System for Statoil’s Troll B
ACE Winches has supplied a complete rental Pull in Winch System including Wire Rope and HPU for Statoil’s Subsea Line Modification Project. The company designed and engineered a Linear Winch System required for operation on the Troll B Platform, offshore Norway. The rental package supplied incorpora
ROV Conference to Address Industry Crisis
Subsea UK’s 2015 ROV Conference will host a discussion on advancements in remotely operated vehicle (ROV) technology and the challenges posed by a difficult marketplace. The event, which takes place on Friday 11th September, during the final day of Offshore Europe will welcome experts from across th
INTERVIEW: Aleron Subsea Invests in Growth
Subsea robotic firm, Aleron Subsea, established in 2010 by Mike Bisset, is a specialist ROV refurbishment, upgrade, sales and rental company with currently 8 work class ROV systems. Aleron started in Singapore when, according to Gary McConnell, Global Business Development Manager, its directors saw
Solstad Ship Boarded by Nigerian Inspection
The Norwegian-owned offshore vessel, Normand Cutter, from Solstad Offshore was reportedly stopped and boarded by Nigerian paramilitary navy boat on September 4 while operating offshore in Nigerian waters. The 127,5 meters long deepwater subsea construction and umbilical lay DP vessel is on its last-
SeeByte Gets New Senior Program Manager
SeeByte, a software provider for underwater sensors, vehicles and systems, has appointed Nick Green as its new Senior Program Manager. Green has come on board as SeeByte seeks to have a greater presence within the maritime community on the South of England. Green’s responsibilities will include supp
WATCH: Polarled PLEM Loadout
Kongsberg Oil & Gas Technologies AS (KOGT), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Kongsberg Gruppen ASA (KOG), signed an agreement with Statoil for the delivery of subsea structures, in-line tee’s, tie-in and connection systems for the Polarled gas pipeline back in August 2013. The following video show the l
Cemre Launches SSV Ocean Mermaid
Following recent delivery of Ocean Dolphin, Turkish Cemre Shipyard has launched another seismic support vessel, Ocean Mermaid. The vessel is the second of two seismic support vessels ordered by Norfield, back in December 2013. The vessel, operated by Vestland, will be on a long term charter with Dol
Proserv Acquires Nautronix
Proserv has announced the acquisition of Aberdeen-based Nautronix. Employing 120 people, Nautronix provides a range of products and services including; NASNet®, NASCoM, NASDrill, NASDive and Survey Services. The transaction includes Nautronix chief operating officer Mark Patterson joining Proserv. D
MMT Inks ROV Survey Deal with Shell
Sweden’s MMT has signed a call-off Contract with Shell in Europe for ROV survey services. The call-off contract covers a survey program with various types of surveys, and MMT said they are especially pleased for Shells interest in its Surveyor Interceptor ROV. According to the company, the time peri
N-Sea Wraps Up Maersk IMR Work
Subsea IMR provider, N-Sea Offshore, has completed a fully integrated and managed service for Maersk Oil UK’s 2015 Subsea Inspection Programme. The work scope involved four field locations in the North Sea and utilised N-Sea’s IMR and subsea capabilities for a duration of 135 days. The four location
Expro Scoops Catcher and Maria Contracts
Expro, has strengthened its operations in the North Sea with $25 million in contract wins secured in the UK and Norway, where it will officially open a new facility later this month. The company has been awarded a subsea contract for oil and gas producer, Wintershall Norway, in the Haltenbanken area
Statoil Starts Up Smørbukk South
Statoil has kicked off production from Smørbukk South Extension at the Åsgard field, two and a half years after the project was sanctioned. Through a combination of wells with long well sections and new completion technology, oil and gas are now produced from a reservoir previously regarded as not f